When the ignition is switched on, the front seats can be electrically heated by heating elements that
warm the seat backrest and cushion.
Do not use the seat heating if any of the following conditions apply:
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If the seat is not being used.
x
If there is a child restraint installed on the front passenger seat.
x
If there is a blanket or seat cover on the front passenger seat.
x
If the seat is damp or wet.
x
If the outside temperature or the temperature inside the passenger compartment is 77 °F (25 °C) or
more.
Function
Action for seat heating
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fig. 50
or
⇒
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Switch on:
Press the
A
or
e
button. Seat heating is switched on to maximum.
Adjust the heating
level:
Press the
A
or
e
button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
Switch off:
Press the
A
or
e
button repeatedly until all indicator lights in the button are
off.
Special seat heating features
On the driver and the passenger side, the seat heating will resume at the setting that was set when the
ignition was switched off. However, this feature only works if the key is not taken out of the ignition
switch, or, for vehicles with Keyless Access, the driver door is not opened or the vehicle is not locked.
People suffering from a low level of perceived pain or a lowered awareness of pain as from medica-
tion, paralysis, or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) should NEVER use the seat heating feature
⇒
!
The use of seat heating by persons with these conditions could result in burns to the back, buttocks,
and legs that may take a long time to heal and may never heal completely. If you have any of these
conditions, you should take regular breaks and get out of the vehicle, particularly on long trips. Consult
your doctor for advice regarding your specific condition.
WARNING
Certain medical conditions, such as paralysis and diabetes, and certain medications can
increase the risk of serious burns when the seat heating feature is switched on.
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Vehicle occupants who have a low level of perceived pain or a lowered awareness of pain
can receive serious burns to the back, buttocks, and legs that take a long time to heal or may
never heal completely.
x
Never use the seat heating feature if you or your passengers are at risk of being burned
because of a medical condition. Take regular breaks and get out of the vehicle, particularly
on long trips. Consult your doctor for advice regarding your specific condition.
x
Never let exposed skin remain in contact with the seat upholstery when the seat heating is
being used.
